Follow IGNOU MBA Admission Procedure to get Admission in IGNOU

MBA is the need of the hour. A bachelor's degree is not enough if you want to see yourself climbing the corporate ladder. It is extremely difficult to enroll in a regular MBA program and give up your current job due to various responsibilities. Earning an MBA through distance education is the only option. If you are planning to take up MBA through distance learning why not consider the best institute in India that offers the best curriculum and infrastructure for a distance learning program. IGNOU has been the best institute for decades that offers the best in class quality education for students who are unable to attend regular college. The MBA program offered by IGNOU is one of the most sought after programs as it incorporates the best MBA curriculum.

Students aspiring to take admission in the MBA program offered by IGNOU need to have a bachelors degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks. If the candidate does not have any formal bachelors degree, he can produce six years work experience to qualify for the program. After meeting this basic criteria the candidate needs to appear OPENMAT examination and clear it successfully to get qualified for the admission. The examination is conducted twice a year one in the month of February ad later in the month of August of each year. You can enroll in the MBA program in the July session or in the January session depending on the time you appear for the OPENMAT exam. The examination forms are available for all at the regional and study centers or can be downloaded from the IGNOU website. The examination form along with sample test paper costs Rs.550/-. You can pay it via demand draft favoring IGNOU New Delhi. After successfully completing the process of the examination form. You would be informed about the date and would receive your hall ticket ten days prior to the date of examination.

OPENMAT results would be informed of all the candidates within six to seven weeks from the date of examination. The result card is sent to the candidate by IGNOU informing his results. If the candidate has successfully cleared the OPENMAT exam, he needs to fill in the FORM 2 available in the prospectus and seek admission in the July or January intakes.

 

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The text emphasizes that an MBA is crucial for career advancement in the corporate world, especially when a traditional full-time program isn't feasible due to existing job responsibilities. It positions IGNOU as a top choice for a distance learning MBA in India, known for its quality curriculum and infrastructure.

According to the provided text, the IGNOU MBA admission process involves:

• Eligibility Criteria:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks.
  • Alternatively, candidates without a formal Bachelor's Degree can qualify with six years of work experience.
• OPENMAT Examination:
  • Candidates must appear for and successfully clear the OPENMAT examination to be eligible for admission.
  • The exam is conducted twice a year: once in February and once in August.
  • The results are communicated to candidates within six to seven weeks.
• Admission Sessions: Admissions can be taken in the July or January sessions, depending on when the OPENMAT exam is cleared.
• Application Process:
  • Examination forms are available at regional/study centers or can be downloaded from the IGNOU website.
  • The examination form, along with a sample test paper, costs Rs. 550/-, payable via demand draft favoring IGNOU, New Delhi.
  • Hall tickets are sent to candidates ten days prior to the exam date.
• Post-OPENMAT Admission: Qualified candidates need to fill out "FORM 2" from the prospectus to seek admission in the respective sessions.

Important Update (Current Information as of June 2025):

The information regarding the OPENMAT examination is outdated.

Based on current search results:

• OPENMAT is no longer required for IGNOU MBA admission. The OPENMAT entrance exam has been discontinued.
• Admission to the IGNOU MBA program is now granted based on academic merit (marks in the qualifying Bachelor's Degree).
• The eligibility criteria for the Bachelor's Degree remain largely similar: 50% for general categories and 45% for reserved categories. There are no age restrictions.
• The application process is predominantly online through the official IGNOU admission portal (ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in or ignouiop.samarth.edu.in for online MBA).
• The application fee for the MBA program is typically around INR 300, and the total fee for the Online MBA can be around INR 62,000 - 64,000 for the duration of 2 years (paid semester-wise).
• Admission cycles still run twice a year (January and July sessions), with specific deadlines (e.g., July 15, 2025, for the current July session).

Therefore, while the provided text gives a historical context of IGNOU's MBA admission, prospective students should directly consult the official IGNOU website for the most accurate and up-to-date admission procedures, eligibility criteria, and fee structure, as the requirement for the OPENMAT exam has changed.